Defining LDAP External Fields

The External Fields tab lets you define external fields and map them to specific LDAP data source attributes and distinguished names (DNs). A policy uses a defined External Field to write data to an LDAP data source. You can define up to 50 attributes per data source.

To define an External Field:

To define a new external field:
1. Click Add.
  The Add External Field window opens.
2. Enter the External Field Name.
  This value specifies the variable name used in the policy for write actions to the LDAP database
3. Enter the LDAP Attribute Name.
  This value specifies the database attribute entity.
4. Enter the DN (distinguished name).
  This value specifies the location in the directory.
5. Click Save.
(Optional) To clone, modify, or delete an existing external field use the following functions:
- Cloning an entry in the table
  1. Select an entry in the table.
  2. Click Clone. The Clone window opens with the information for the entry.
  3. Make changes as required.
  4. Click Save. The entry is added to the table.
- Editing an entry in the table
  1. Select the entry in the table.
  2. Click Edit. The Edit Response window opens, displaying the information for the entry.
  3. Make changes as required.
  4. Click Save. The entry is updated in the table.
- Deleting a value from the table
  1. Select the entry in the table.
  2. Click Delete. A confirmation message displays.
  3. Click Delete to remove the entry. The entry is removed from the table.